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The research aims to provide precise optical constants for water to aid studies in atmospheric science and heat balance.

Optical constants of water in the infrared

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The research aims to provide precise optical constants for water to aid studies in atmospheric science and heat balance.
Reviewed previous studies on reflection and absorption.
Calculated complex indices of refraction at 27°C for wavelengths from 2 μm to 1 mm.
Presented values of n, k, and absorption coefficients graphically and in tables.
Provided comprehensive data on n and k for water in the specified infrared range.
Reported Lambert absorption coefficients essential for understanding infrared scattering.
The values support atmospheric studies and radiative heat balance applications.

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This review details the complex index of refraction of water, impacting infrared studies and radiative balance.

Downing et al. (1975) studied this question.

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